Community

Ross Street Patio to be installed by June 15

The City of Red Deer says a modified version of the Ross Street Patio will be installed by June 15. The patio this year will feature fewer tables to abide by physical distancing measures for the COVID...

May 29, 2020

Ponoka opens playgrounds, tennis courts and skate park

Officials with the Town of Ponoka have announced that the following outdoor recreation facilities have reopened for public use (effective May 26) with restrictions in place to help prevent the spread ...

May 27, 2020

Red Deer Food Bank and The Mustard Seed partner to provide more food hampers

With a rise in demand likely on the way, The Mustard Seed, Red Deer Food Bank Society and Westerner Park are teaming up to ensure enough food hampers are available for those who need them. A "satellit...

May 27, 2020

Central Albertans Walk A Mile in support of domestic violence victims

Despite a weakened economy and public gathering restrictions due to COVID-19, officials with Women's Outreach in Red Deer are celebrating the success of this year's virtual edition of the Walk A Mile ...

May 26, 2020

City offers garden starter kits to Red Deerians

Red Deerians can hone their green thumb with new Home Grown garden starter kits. The City is making 250 kits available to residents in an effort to encourage gardening at home."We know people are anxi...

May 20, 2020

Red Deer & District Community Foundation takes part in Emergency Community Support Fund

The Red Deer & District Community Foundation (RDDCF) has announced it will be providing $363,000 to support local charities responding to COVID-19 as part of a new partnership with Community Found...

May 20, 2020

Government of Canada, local United Ways announce Emergency Community Support Fund

The Government of Canada's $350 million Emergency Community Support Fund aims to help charities and non-profit organizations adapt and increase frontline services for vulnerable populations during COV...

May 19, 2020

4-H charity animal auctions support local causes

COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings mean 4-H members are doing annual project Achievement events differently. By moving sales online, they're opening the doors to even more Albertans supporting...

May 16, 2020

Support pouring in for Red Deer baby battling brain tumour

The community is rallying behind a Red Deer baby fighting a brain tumour. On March 20, Melissa and Mark Stetson celebrated the arrival of baby Isla.Her Aunt, Kelsey Graham, says that when Isla was a f...

May 16, 2020

Town of Blackfalds releases local relaunch plan

In keeping with the provincial relaunch framework announced on April 30, the Town of Blackfalds has developed its own municipal strategy that mirrors the stages the province has put in place."This rel...

May 15, 2020